Project Planner

Hybrid in Hampshire·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)

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Matchtech

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Our summary

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 a year
About £3,290 - £4,020 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Hampshire
Contract: Full-time
Holiday: 26 days holiday

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience using either Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 or MS Project is essential.
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Good understanding of contracts.
Experience in a range of civil engineering projects.
Experience in the Water Sector.

Nice to have

Relevant experience as a Planner is preferred but not essential, ideally a background in engineering or site/project management.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary in the £50-65k range depending on experience
Hybrid working but with site visits, candidate will need to be based in Hampshire/Dorset
Car allowance/car provision tbc
26 days annual leave
Birthday off
Holiday buy/sell
Private medical
Contributory pension scheme

The role

Our Civils contractor is seeking a Project Planner based out of Ringwood to support across their divisions including Water and Energy on a permanent basis with hybrid working considered.

The ideal candidate will ideally come from an engineering background and be able to communicate/liaise with site based teams effectively.

The Project Planner will initially support on the Wessex Water framework. You'll plan and programme a steady pipeline of water infrastructure projects, with the chance to support other divisions as projects require.

What you'll do

Developing and managing construction programmes that are realistic, contractually compliant, and reflect how work actually happens on site.
Producing and maintaining NEC3/NEC4 programmes for submission and acceptance, and updating them in line with the contract.
Monitoring progress on site, identifying delays, and working with the site management team to implement mitigation strategies.
Reviewing compensation events and variations, and producing robust evidence to support contractual claims.
Supporting commercial teams with programme related input into cost and resource planning.
Keeping everyone informed from site teams to clients, with clear progress updates and honest forecasts.
Working with our project teams across the Hampshire, Dorset & Salisbury area.
Developing tender programmes and supporting the preconstruction team with competitive tenders.
Working with our Bridgend & Ringwood Office and sites across the South West, building strong relationships with stakeholders and operational teams.
Supporting junior planners and contributing to a collaborative, forward-thinking planning team.

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